British Columbia Issues 67 Invitations In New PNP Immigration Draw

British Columbia has conducted a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), issuing at least 67 invitations to apply.

The July 9 draw saw a general and category-based invitations issued.

In the general draw, the Skilled Worker category required a minimum score of 134 points, resulting in 35 invitations being issued. This same score of 134 points applied to other categories, such as Skilled Worker – EEBC (Express Entry British Columbia), International Graduate, and International Graduate – EEBC. However, the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category had a lower threshold, with a minimum score of 110 points, indicating a slightly less competitive requirement for these candidates.

On the same date, a targeted draw addressed specific labour market demands in British Columbia. Each category within this draw had different minimum scores and invitation numbers, reflecting varying needs. In the childcare sector, the minimum score was 94 points, with 10 invitations issued, highlighting a focused requirement for childcare professionals. The construction category required a minimum score of 95 points, with 9 invitations issued, indicating demand in the construction industry.

Healthcare professionals faced a higher minimum score of 104 points, with 12 invitations issued, emphasizing the critical demand in this field. The veterinary care category had the lowest minimum score of 80 points, with fewer than five invitations issued, pointing to a very targeted need for professionals in veterinary care.

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